Gin Fix
Source:
Bartender's Manual or How To Mix Drinks of the Present Style
page:
82
1/2
table-spoon
sugar
Ingredient: sugar
What it is: AdditiveMany 19th century recipes specifically called for white sugar, which is more refined and preferred over browner sugars. But modern white sugar is probably too refined, making raw cane sugar the best, easily available choice.
3
to 4
dash
lime
or lemon juice
Ingredient: lime
What it is: FruitA number of different fruits (generally citruses), both species and hybrids, which have their origin in the Himalayan region of India, and which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, generally containing sour and acidic pulp.
1/2
pony glass
pineapple syrup
dissolve well with a little water
Ingredient: pineapple syrup
What it is: SyrupFruit syrup that can be purchased or made from sweetened, concentrated pineapple juice.
1
large bar glass
ice
fill up the glass with shaved ice
Ingredient: ice
What it is: AdditiveThe new general availability of ice in the mid 1800s revolutionized bar-tending and drinking. Ice was delivered in blocks that then had to to be broken, crushed, picked and shaved for increasingly popular individual drinks (as opposed to large punches).
1
wine-glass
gin (Jenever)
(Holland gin)
(Use a large bar glass.)
Ingredient: gin (Jenever)
Also Known As: Holland gin, , Dutch gin, Genever What it is: GinAlso called Holland Gin or Genever, it is a juniper-flavored and strongly alcoholic traditional liquor of the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France, from which gin evolved.
Stir up well with a spoon, ornament the top with fruit in season, and serve with a straw.
